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Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned that any employer who does not comply with level 4 regulations to protect staff may be ordered to close business and legal action taken against them. On Sunday Nxesi announced a set of regulations that businesses will have to adhere to as a number of workers return to their jobs on Monday , May 4. Economic activity is expected to resume, with […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against attributing government decisions to individual cabinet members. This follows widespread criticism of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's announcement reversing the president's 23 April decision to lift the ban on the sale of tabacco products at level 4 of the nationwide lockdown. Level 4 of the lockdown regulations came into effect on 1 May. In his weekly newsletter, From the Presidents Desk on […]
"Gugulethu" hits American shores and specifically, Ludacris' home. The hit single Gugulethu, by Prince Kaybee which features YFM's very own Supta, Afrobrothers and Indlovukazi has now reached international status. American rapper and actor, Ludacris shared a video on Instagram of his children dancing along to the South African hit. WATCH video below: The single recently won "Song Of The Year" at the DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards this March, and […]
The realisation of lockdown may have concerned many relationships but there is an upside. Whether locked down together or in quarantine separation, this is the time to connect emotionally and strengthen your relationship. #GottaAskYFM partnered with Love birds Mpho Popps and Rose to drop the 411 on Lockdown Relationships 101… Quarant-ships! Things may get dry during quarantine so here are a few tips to keep the sparks flying... Love Languages […]
The Covid-19 outbreak has affected many of us in different ways: from businesses, to physical health, panic, fear of indefinite isolation. Even a small thing like goals set for the year has been put on hold. This could all be a recipe that results in anxiety and feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. Here are a few pointers that may help you tackle the negativity in these trying times. Instead of […]
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has outlined the qualifying criteria for the special Covid-19 social relief of distress grant of R350 per month. In a briefing on Wednesday Zulu revealed that individuals who are receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) do not qualify for the special grant. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a social relief and economic support package of R500 billion to direct resources towards […]
The Daily Show Host, Trevor Noah is in the spirit of giving, and is giving away 50 laptops. The comedian, who has been recording his show from his home in New York due to the Covid-19 pandemic, announced on his Instagram that he would be gifting 50 teachers with brand-new laptops. The impact of COVID-19 has taken its toll on the education system, requiring teachers and students to effectively 'be at school' from […]
If you've become unrecognisable because your natural hair is a mess and you just simply don't know what to do with it, you're not alone! Let's explore some natural hair-care tips to retain moisture, protect and keep our hair healthy until we can get back to the salon. Yes? First things first, CLEANLINESS When was the last time you washed your hair? Normally, natural heads wash their hair between once […]
A delegation of 217 Cuban Medical Brigades arrived in South Africa on Monday morning. This is in response to South Africa’s request to the government of Cuba to offer assistance in the fight against the spread of the covid-19 pandemic in the country. The group consists of experts in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics and public health, family physicians, healthcare technology and experts to provide technical assistance alongside local experts. […]
